Friday, November 1, 2013

Meeting This Saturday - 11/2

Just a reminder -- the guild's November meeting will be this Saturday (11/2) from 10:00 - 2:00.

This month's special topic is preparing and processing a fleece, and it will be jointly presented by Jenny Bennett and Barb Keyes. Jenny will be guiding the alpaca fleeces portion and Barb will lead the discussion on sheep fleeces.

Guild Gallery

About TVH

The Tennessee Valley Handspinners Guild is a group dedicated to promoting a greater interest in hand spinning and the fiber arts, providing a community for hand spinners in the Knoxville metropolitan area and offering educational and demonstration opportunities both within the guild and in our communities.

The guild welcomes spinners and fiber arts enthusiasts of all experience levels. TVH was established in the late 1970's and as of January 2014 we have a large membership group spanning a wide range of ages and experience levels.

Guild Membership

Membership is $10 per year (effective Jan. 2014). You may bring your dues to a meeting or mail them to our Treasurer, Erin Kramer (e-mail).

Dues must be current in order to enjoy membership benefits such as participating in classes, checking out equipment and media, placing advertisements and receiving our full e-mail newsletter.

Meeting Dates and Notes*

1/4/14 - Event: Roc Day Celebration & Gift Exchange

2/1/14 - Challenge: Hat Challenge (Show and Tell)

3/1/14 - Challenge: Fleece Challenge

(MARCH MTG. RELOCATED TO ROOM 206/208)

4/5/14 - Challenge: Fleece Challenge (Continued)

(APRIL MTG. RELOCATED TO ROOM 206/208)

5/3/14 - Program: Woolen Demo - Jenny B.

6/7/14 - Event: Show and Tell

7/12/14 - Program: Worsted Demo - Penny T.

8/2/14 - Program: Wheel Maint. - Charlotte K.

9/6/14 - Program: Supported Spindling

10/4/14 - Event: Show and Tell

11/1/14 - Event: Stash Bust

12/13/14 - Holiday Potluck & Gift Exchange

* You must be a dues-paid member in order to participate in any special classes, programs or events during meetings.